<strong><a href="http://delacruzcollection.org/restaurant_blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Mandolin2.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-249" title="Mandolin2" src="http://delacruzcollection.org/restaurant_blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Mandolin2.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></a>4312 2nd Avenue
305-576-6066
<a href="http://www.mandolinmiami.com/" target="_blank">www.mandolinmiami.com/</a></strong>

An authentic Aegean bistro, this family owned neighborhood restaurant is a great casual find.  Enjoy the garden in the back where mezes, either the Turkish or Greek sampler are a great way to begin.   Enjoy generous sized portions of lemony fava bean puree, smoked eggplant, tzatziki, hummus and more. The staff is friendly, the prices are reasonable and the classic dishes couldn't be better. There's Turkish chorizo, grilled octopus, fried calamari and a great zucchini fritter.  Fresh whole fish simply grilled is offered daily.  This charming 1940's blue and white house reminded me of a seaside tavern on the Aegean Coast.   The lantern- laden back garden makes you forget the undistinguished neighborhood.   The friendly service brings you back.

<strong>Monday - Saturday 12pm - 11 pm</strong>